A History of England from Early Times: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg

Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. A History of England from Early Times: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg. Author: Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771. Language: English. Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe. Release Date: May 19, 2009

Editor's review

This book is a linked index to Tobias Smollett's history of England within Project Gutenberg. It is not a continuous narrative history but a search tool that helps readers locate chapters and figures in the electronic text. Its value lies in turning an eighteenth-century historical work into a navigable digital resource, reflecting Project Gutenberg's original mission since 1971 to promote free ebooks. For readers studying the textual transmission of early English histories, digital humanities, or Project Gutenberg's cataloging methods, this index offers a practical entry point. It should be used alongside the main text as a navigational map rather than a standalone read; for specific historical facts, consult the corresponding chapters. It suits readers with clear reference needs, not general readers expecting to read a complete history of England from cover to cover.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Digital humanities readers studying Project Gutenberg's ebook cataloging and indexing methods
Researchers who need to locate chapters in Smollett's History of England
Readers interested in the textual transmission of eighteenth-century British historical works
Academic readers accustomed to navigating electronic texts

Not a good fit for

General readers hoping to read a complete narrative history of England
Beginners expecting continuous historical explanation or analysis
Readers unfamiliar with English-language electronic text search tools

Reading tips

First download or open the corresponding Project Gutenberg main text, then use this index as a linked table of contents.
Look up specific figures or events as needed; sequential reading from start to finish is unnecessary.
Note the correspondence between index entries and page or paragraph locations in the main text for easy cross-checking.
For research, compare with indexes in other editions of English histories to examine cataloging differences.

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FAQ

Is this book a complete history of England?

No. It is a linked index to Smollett's History of England in Project Gutenberg, functioning like a navigable table of contents that helps readers locate chapters and entries in the original work. It does not provide a continuous historical narrative.

Can I read this book without the main text?

You can browse it, but its value is limited. Index entries need the main text to serve their reference function. It is best to obtain the original ebook from Project Gutenberg first and use this index alongside it.

Is it suitable for history beginners?

Not really. Beginners need coherent historical explanation, whereas this book is a reference tool lacking narrative and background. It is better suited to researchers with specific lookup needs.

This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.

About the author

Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771 Author

Tobias Smollett (1721–1771) was an eighteenth-century British novelist. The library holds twelve of his works, including the novels The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, The Adventures of Roderick Random, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, and The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom, as well as Travels through France and Italy and the second volume of his three-volume History of England; it also includes a poetical collection he shared with Johnson, Parnell, and Gray. His novels often unfold along journeys and adventures, written in a humorous and satirical vein with vivid characters, and are regarded as an important part of the development of the eighteenth-century British novel, while his travel writing and historical work show the breadth of his interests. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted here.